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Dear TNCP,
I’m a father, retired business owner and a military veteran (Army, infantry, Viet Nam). As I reflect on this tax season, I marvel at how well the elites have convinced us that they, the upper 5%, have the absolute right to rule our country. It reminds me of the feudalism that controlled Europe for 600 years.
Dear Readers,
I was having a conversation with my son, Gianni, who just turned 19 on April 2 and my daughter, Anissa, who just turned 10 on April 4 about names.
Summer is the time for the arts and music camps.Courtesy photo.
EAST LANSING, MI — From jazz to rock to music therapy, the Michigan State University Community Music School (CMS) offers summer camps that appeal to a range of interests. Youth can select from five different camps. All are now open for registration.
Got the winter blahs? A flashy pink hibiscus can turn any sunny window or sunroom into a tropical paradise.
By Sean Conway
Cultivating Life
Tribune Media Services
Winter still holds much of the nation in its strong grip, complete with blasts of arctic air, great dumps of snow and grey skies showing no signs of letting up. Let’s face it: spring is a long way off for most of us.
By Frank S. Washington
DETROIT, MI — You know, I just spent six days test driving a new 2011 Range Rover Sport Supercharged and the most appropriate phrase that came to mind is never mind.
Studio: Universal
Plot: An out-of-work slacker accidentally injures the Easter Bunny and must take responsibility for him as he recovers.
Cast: Russell Brand, James Marsden, Kaley Cuoco, Hugh Laurie
Rating: G
Bottom Line: ***
By Laurence Washington
I suppose in a perfect world, the Easter Bunny pooping watermelon-flavored jellybeans that taste good would be great. Although, I wouldn’t want to be that brave soul to test that theory.
By Sharon Fox
10 large eggs
2 oz. smoked salmon, chopped
3 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1/4 cup cucumber, chopped
2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
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By Earl Ofari Hutchinson
New America Media
Mississippi’s Republican Gov. Haley Barbour was adamant. He told reporters, civil rights leaders and protesters not to hold their breath waiting for him to pardon Jamie and Gladys Scott, who served 16 years in prison for a 1993 armed robbery that they insist they did not commit.
By Robert C. Koehler
Tribune Media Services
“I don’t want to live in a neighborhood with 50,000 Mexicans.”
Huh? This was a rant in progress, but I wasn’t sure why she was venting it at me – well, yes I was. Something I wrote – a column bashing the “English First” movement in Green Bay, Wis. – had set her off, and now she was spilling her two cents’ worth on immigration and foreigners into the phone. Fine. That I got.
Dear Tamara:
I let my cousin move in with me about six months ago. She was only supposed to stay with me for a couple of weeks until she got her apartment situation straight. She is driving me crazy! She doesn’t cook or clean up after herself.